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Exciting action sequences take priority and significant conflicts between characters are usually resolved with one's physical power. While the overarching plot may involve one group against another, the narrative in action stories is always focused on the strengths/weaknesses of individual characters and the effort they put into their personal battles with the opposing group's members. Contrast with Military or Sports where the narrative is on collective achievement, or monster-of-the-week where the brief action scenes are a predicted climax to the episode's plot.

Konpeki no Kantai

Konpeki no Kantai

Konpeki no Kantai

Konpeki no Kantai is a Japanese alternate-history original video animation series produced by JC Staff. Based on a 1992 novel by Yoshio Aramaki, the series focuses on a technologically advanced Imperial Japanese Navy and a radically different Pacific War that was brought about by Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto's revival in the past due to unexplained circumstances. The series also features real-life 1940s figures whose first names were changed, such as Winston Churchill to Kingston Churchill and Adolf Hitler to Heinrich von Hitler.
(Source: Wikipedia)
Dec 24, 1993 to Aug 22, 2003 | 32 eps | Publishing

Kyokujitsu no Kantai

Kyokujitsu no Kantai

Kyokujitsu no Kantai

In Kyokujitsu no Kantai, Japan builds up on its success in the earlier series by expanding its blue-water capabilities to reach the Atlantic Ocean, challenging the Kriegsmarine in the process. Nazi Germany also launches a surgical strike on the White House and the Japanese fleet repels a German invasion of Britain.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konpeki_no_Kantai
Feb 21, 1997 to 2002 | 15 eps | Publishing

Pokemon Movie 12: Arceus Choukoku no Jikuu e

Pokemon Movie 12: Arceus Choukoku no Jikuu e

Pokemon Movie 12: Arceus Choukoku no Jikuu e

In ages long forgotten, when Earth found itself on a collision course with a meteor, Legendary Pokémon Arceus used its power to avert the danger. However, this feat caused the 16 Plates surrounding it to scatter across the world. Without the Plates providing Arceus with life energy, it began to die. A human named Damon managed to find one of the Plates and returned it to the moribund Pokémon, helping it recover. As a reward, Arceus created the Jewel of Life and gave it to the people of Michina Town, stipulating that it must be returned, but the humans refused, hogging the Jewel to themselves. In the battle that ensued, Damon was killed and Arceus went into slumber, vowing to punish humanity upon its return.

Satoshi and his companions arrive in Michina Town where they come across Sheena, a descendant of Damon, who claims to be in possession of the Jewel of Life and intends on giving it back to Arceus when it awakens.

The situation takes an unexpected turn when Arceus, despite Sheena's best intentions, remains unsatisfied. Satoshi must now prevent the destruction of the entire human race, as Arceus' fury causes distortions in the fabric of the universe, enraging the Legendary trio—Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina—and disturbing the world's balance.

Jul 18, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Kämpfer

Kämpfer

Kämpfer

Waking up transformed into a beautiful girl might be the stuff of some guys' fantasies, but when the suddenly effeminatized Natsuru is informed by a stuffed tiger that he's now a Kampfer, a mystical fighter who has to fight other Kampfers in female form, his life becomes a living nightmare!

Putting aside the obvious "plumbing" issues, Natsuru's best childhood friend turns out to swing the other way and SHE has a crush on his new female body. Not complex enough? Natsuru's school has separate sections for boys and girls, so he and she are now double enrolled. The rumor-mill has it that he's dating herself. And there are other Kampfers attending the school who want to take her out, and he's not sure which ones mean "on a date" and which ones mean "permanently." Oh, and did we mention that some Kampfers use swords and guns?! Hormones, fists, and other body parts will fly as the daring, new gender-bender defender must become a contender or die!

(Source: Sentai Filmworks)
Oct 2, 2009 to Dec 18, 2009 | 12 eps | Publishing

Toaru Kagaku no Railgun

Toaru Kagaku no Railgun

Toaru Kagaku no Railgun

The student-filled Academy City is at the forefront of scientific advancement and home to the esper development program. The seven "Level 5" espers are the most powerful in Academy City, and ranked third among them is middle schooler Mikoto Misaka, an electricity manipulator known as "The Railgun."

When strange incidents begin occurring throughout the city, she finds each crime to be connected to the elusive "Level Upper," a legendary device that allegedly increases the esper level of its user. As the situation escalates, it becomes apparent that there is more to the Level Upper than meets the eye, and that Academy City may be a far more twisted place than the glamorous utopia it appears to be.
Toaru Kagaku no Railgun focuses on Mikoto and her friends—and the dangerous situations they find themselves in—as they get caught up in the matter of the Level Upper. As Mikoto says, "There's never a dull moment in this city."

Oct 3, 2009 to Mar 20, 2010 | 24 eps | Publishing

Cat Shit One

Cat Shit One

Cat Shit One

This bold account follows the brave exploits of Sergeant "Packy" Perkins and his unit... of rabbits! Join Packy and Private "Bota" Botasky as they resolve an Iranian hostage crisis. Watch these commando-style bunnies through an anthropomorphic lens as events unfold and violence erupts.

Note: This anime has been provisionally set to "Finished Airing" due to lack of official information regarding future installments.
Jul 17, 2010 | 1 eps | Publishing

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 The Movie: A Wakening of the Trailblaz...

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 The Movie: A Wakening of the Trailblazer

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 The Movie: A Wakening of the Trailblazer

In the year 2314 AD, the world is at peace. Thanks to the sacrifices of Celestial Being and its mobile suit pilots, the people of Earth experience a time of prosperity and unity, enjoying tranquil lives once thought impossible. Celestial Being, an organization once painted as villains by the Earth Sphere Federation, now exists in public perception as a group of heroes, celebrated in film and culture.

When an extraterrestrial threat arrives on Earth, threatening the newly acquired calm stasis, Celestial Being springs back into action. Led by ace pilot Setsuna F. Seiei, the Gundam Meisters of the group battle the hostile alien forces, teaming up with old rivals to protect the human race from certain doom.

Sep 18, 2010 | 1 eps | Publishing

Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid Episode 00

Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid Episode 00

Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid Episode 00

Sousuke, Kurz, and Melissa are deployed to the Republic of Manistan in Central Asia to eradicate a growing civil war between rebels and the Manistani military.

(Source: Wikipedia)
Jul 6, 2005 | 1 eps | Publishing

Koukou Butouden Crows

Koukou Butouden Crows

Koukou Butouden Crows

Bouya Harumichi is a new transfer student to Suzuran all-boys high school, a place where only the worst delinquents assemble. Due to its large amount of delinquents who are hated by the general people for their inauspiciousness, similarly to crows, it is also known as "Crows High School."

Harumichi is an insanely strong fighter but has an irresponsible personality. How will he act in this new environment where everyone is a delinquent?

(Source: MU)
Jan 28, 1994 to Jun 24, 1994 | 2 eps | Publishing

Kamen Rider Den-O: Imagin Anime 2

Kamen Rider Den-O: Imagin Anime 2

Kamen Rider Den-O: Imagin Anime 2

Nov 22, 2008 | 12 eps | Publishing

Taiho Shichau zo: Full Throttle - Watashitachi no Iru Basho

Taiho Shichau zo: Full Throttle - Watashitachi no Iru Basho

Taiho Shichau zo: Full Throttle - Watashitachi no Iru Basho

Rounding off season 3, Natsumi and Miyuki reminiscince about their lives at Bokuto station while hearing from people they've met through work. (This is limited to characters they've met in season 3.)

We are also introduced to Bokuto Station's two new recruits; Kaori Takano and Sakura Fujieda. Starting off their duty, they are taken on a field trip by Miyuki and Natsumi and quickly find out what will be expected of them as police officers.
Aug 22, 2008 | 1 eps | Publishing

Omamori Himari

Omamori Himari

Omamori Himari

Jan 7, 2010 to Mar 25, 2010 | 12 eps | Publishing

Naruto: Shippuuden Movie 3 - Hi no Ishi wo Tsugu Mono

Naruto: Shippuuden Movie 3 - Hi no Ishi wo Tsugu Mono

Naruto: Shippuuden Movie 3 - Hi no Ishi wo Tsugu Mono

After being sent to investigate the alarming disappearance of four bloodline limit-wielding ninjas from different countries, Kakashi Hatake, Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, and Sai successfully discover their whereabouts and inform the Hokage. Unexpectedly, Tsunade's further arrangements fall apart when Hiruko—the mastermind behind the incident and also a former Konohagakure ninja obsessed with power—appears to announce that he has absorbed the missing ninjas' unique abilities. On the verge of becoming invincible, he seeks one more bloodline limit before starting an all-out war to take over the world.

As Konohagakure's past connections with Hiruko raise suspicions among the nations about its involvement in the affair, Tsunade receives an ultimatum to solve the crisis. Left with no other choice, she decides to follow Kakashi's lead after he presents a daring yet salutary scheme—a proposal that could send him to certain death. However, Naruto opposes such a plan! Despite the Hokage's decision, he is determined to save his teacher's life, even if it means fighting friend and foe alike.

Aug 1, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Ten Little Gall Force

Ten Little Gall Force

Ten Little Gall Force

A super deformed parody which depicts the "making of " Eternal Story and Destruction. A very humorous behind-the-scenes look (if "Gall Force" were a live-action series instead of being animated).

Cast and crew members run into severe and embarrassing difficulties as things do not turn out as they should; for example, Lufy totally drowns in embarrassment as she is object of a whole crowd of spectators while in the nude; the director's obsession with realistic filming causes some real high-voltage friction with Catty; and in the end, after the premiere, the girls end up in an ongoing on-stage tussle about which one is the most popular character.

(Source: Wikipedia)
Jul 3, 1988 | 1 eps | Publishing

Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn

Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn

Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn

In the year Universal Century 0096, three years after Char Aznable's failed attempt to force human migration into space, life continues in the colonies orbiting Earth. One such colony, at Side 4, is home to Banagher Links, a 16-year-old who lives a quiet life among his classmates.

Audrey Burne, the last descendant of a great tyrannical family, takes it upon herself to steal the key to a mysterious device known as "Laplace's Box." It is said that the Box has the power to shape the course of the universe, and Audrey travels to Side 4 in an attempt to take it from its current holder and keep it from the Sleeves, the surviving remnant of Char Aznable's Neo-Zeon. In her search, she stumbles across Banagher and changes his life forever.

When Side 4 comes under the attack of the Sleeves and its prolific fighters Marida Cruz and Full Frontal, Banagher takes control of the newly built Gundam Unicorn to defend his friends and protect the fate of humankind.

Mar 12, 2010 to Jun 6, 2014 | 7 eps | Publishing

Shikabane Hime: Kuro – Soredemo, Hito to Shite

Shikabane Hime: Kuro – Soredemo, Hito to Shite

Shikabane Hime: Kuro – Soredemo, Hito to Shite

This special follows the story of how Isaki Shuuji and Ruo Minai became Contracted Priest and Shikabane Hime.
Aug 5, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman II

Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman II

Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman II

Two years after the defeat of Galactor and the apparent death of Condor Joe, a cruise ship is attacked by Leader X, killing nearly everyone on board. One of the survivors, a young girl, is captured by X and rapidly aged into the bizarre, masculine-voiced villainess Gel Sadra. Though she has the appearance of an adult, Gel Sadra is not immune to throwing childish tantrums and behaving immaturely.

In the midst of the revival of Galactor, the Science Ninja Team is called back into action, with a shady man known as Hawk Getz acting as the replacement for Joe. Getz is quickly revealed to be a Galactor agent in disguise (and had killed the actual Getz who was to join), and winds up killed by a mysterious feather shuriken. After hints spread in the first three episodes, Joe reappears in the fourth episode, having somehow survived his fatal injuries at the end of the first series, and rejoins the team. It is later revealed that he was rescued by an ex-Galactor scientist at the brink of his death, and was the subject of various cybernetic augmentations.

Later in the series, a female scientist known as Dr.Pandora is introduced, who had lost her husband and daughter in the cruise ship disaster. Unbeknown to her, her daughter Sammie survived and is in fact Gel Sadra.
Oct 1, 1978 to Sep 30, 1979 | 52 eps | Publishing

Tetsuwan Birdy Decode: The Cipher

Tetsuwan Birdy Decode: The Cipher

Tetsuwan Birdy Decode: The Cipher

Birdy uses her pin-up alter ego to help Tsutomu make a love connection with Sayaka, but everything goes horribly wrong when a Federation marionette is added to the equation!

(Source: FUNimation)

This OVA connects the first and second Birdy the Mighty Decode seasons.
Jul 22, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Chargeman Ken!

Chargeman Ken!

Chargeman Ken!

Ken Izumi is a kid who can charge his powers from surrounding light sources and use them through a laser type gun.
Apr 1, 1974 to Jun 28, 1974 | 65 eps | Publishing

Go! Go! Ackman

Go! Go! Ackman

Go! Go! Ackman

First released to public at 1994 V-Jump Festa, later it became a special video feature to be requested by V-Jump purchasers.

(Source: ANN)
Jul 28, 1994 | 1 eps | Publishing

Psychoarmor Govarian

Psychoarmor Govarian

Psychoarmor Govarian

Jul 6, 1983 to Dec 28, 1983 | 26 eps | Publishing

Yuusei Shounen Papii

Yuusei Shounen Papii

Yuusei Shounen Papii

Jun 3, 1965 to May 27, 1966 | 52 eps | Publishing

Akuu Daisakusen Srungle

Akuu Daisakusen Srungle

Akuu Daisakusen Srungle

Jan 21, 1983 to Jan 27, 1984 | 53 eps | Publishing

Chokin Senshi Cashman

Chokin Senshi Cashman

Chokin Senshi Cashman

Jul 29, 1997 | 1 eps | Publishing